Stephen K. Kimutai、Zachary Siagi、Joan J. Kiptarus 等 4 位作者2014-12-31VNU Journal of Science: Natural Sciences and Technology (Vietnam National University)
This paper is an effort to utilize abundant availability of natural fibres and waste plastics for the development of composite materials based on polymer and particles of natural fibres for conservation of natural resources such as forests. Ensete false banana (EFB) fibres were used as reinforcement to obtain composit…
Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
Zhi Ye、Huina Cui、Xiubao Yang 等 4 位作者2014-12-31Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Electrohydrodynamic instabilities in poly(3-hexylthiophene) thin films are able to induce uniformly distributed, micrometer scale columns each composed of a spherulite.
Liquid Crystal Research AdvancementsFluid Dynamics and Thin FilmsElectrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
Tibor Kvačkaj、Róbert Bidulský、Andrea Kováčová 等 5 位作者2014-12-31Acta Metallurgica Slovaca
The production of electrical energy from nuclear fusions is currently highly advanced field of the interest in an international scientific cooperation in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor programme (ITER). Alloys based on Cu are used in the ITER project however from the future perspective in terms o…
Fusion materials and technologies
Reshma Sebastian Cherian2014-12-31International Journal of Medical Nano Research
Graphene, a discrete class of nanomaterial, has come into the limelight after its discovery in 2004. Its unique physico-chemical characteristics like electrical, optical, thermal properties and high mechanical strength has piqued the curiosity of the scientific community worldwide. These properties have been utilized…
Graphene research and applicationsCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications
Mohan Kannan、Padmanaban Muthusamy、Venkatachalam Uthayakumar 等 4 位作者2014-12-31OpenAlex
Lingzhi or Reishi therapeutic fungus, Ganoderma lucidum has been used over the ages as highly medicinal herb in the Orient. We report here a new facet of this “elixir of life” as a mycosource for synthesis of metal nanoparticles. Treating the extracellular suspension extracts of G. lucidum with silver nitrate reduces…
Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsPhytochemistry and Bioactivity StudiesNanotechnology research and applications
Qunguo Tang、Jingshen Chen、Vacca Andrea2014-12-31Tribology Transactions
Selecting the proper material and surface treatment methods for elements is one of the essential problems when designing water hydraulic components due to the corrosiveness and poor lubricity of water. Experimental investigation was performed to study the tribological properties of ion-nitrided 2Cr13, a kind of marten…
Metal and Thin Film MechanicsDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchTribology and Wear Analysis
Zsolt Pap、Zsejke-Réka Tóth、Virginia Danciu 等 5 位作者2014-12-31Materials
In the present work, the influence of a gold nanoparticle's shape was investigated on the commercially available Evonik Aeroxide P25. By the variation of specific synthesis parameters, three differently shaped Au nanoparticles were synthetized and deposited on the surface of the chosen commercial titania. The nanopart…
TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications
Muhamad Hafizuddin Mohamad Basir、Bulan Abdullah、Siti Khadijah Alias2014-12-31Scientific Research Journal
This research investigates and analyzes wear properties of 316 stainless steel before and after applying paste boronizing process and to investigate the effect of shot blasting process in enhancing boron dispersion into the steel. In order to enhance the boron dispersion into 316 stainless steel, surface deformation m…
Metal and Thin Film MechanicsSurface Treatment and Residual StressMetal Alloys Wear and Properties
Jin-A Jeong、Chungkuk Jin2014-12-31Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
This study has been conducted to confirm the effect of sacrificial anode cathodic protection system for 90 days to protect corrosion on pier that is located in Korea. The cathodically protected structure was a slab and a pile cap. Before the construction of cathodic protection system, the macrography was carried out.…
Corrosion Behavior and InhibitionConcrete Corrosion and DurabilitySmart Materials for Construction
Aija Brakovska2014-12-31Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Brakovska, Aija (2014): Daphnia Cucullata Sars, 1862 (Crustacea: Cladocera) Distribution And Location In Composition Of Zooplankton Cenosis In Lake Dridzis. Acta Biologica Universitatis Daugavpiliensis 14 (1): 1-19, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10601855
Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsDiatoms and Algae ResearchEnvironmental Science and Water Management
Saud S. Aloud、Mohamed H. EL-Saeid、Muhammad Nadeem2014-12-31Current World Environment
Heavy metals contamination threat to the environment is a big concern. Predicting the movement of heavy metals such as Cd in soil is an important goal. In this study the effect of soil chemical and physical properties on Cd mobility were done using a thin layer chromatography (Soil TLC). The soils used in this researc…
Heavy metals in environmentClay minerals and soil interactionsHeavy Metals in Plants
Ece Kalaycı、Ozan Avinç、Arzu Yavaş2014-12-31Tekstil ve Mühendis
Polybenzimidazole (PBI) fibers are produced from polybenzimidazole polymer which has a high thermal and chemical strength with a long chain aromatic structure. These fibers are first used in protective technical textile products due to their good moisture regain and textile performance properties like good hand and dr…
Organic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsFuel Cells and Related MaterialsSynthesis and properties of polymers
Stefano Barberis、Lorenzo Di Fresco、Vincenzo Alessandro Santamaria 等 4 位作者2014-12-31Journal of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues
In this paper, energy saving solutions are being elaborated, i.e. A system to harvest waste heat and convert it into electrical energy is presented; such a system is based on thermoelectric generators (teg) modules exploiting the seebeck effect. A technical and economic feasibility study of the system is presented, th…
Building Energy and Comfort OptimizationAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesSustainable Building Design and Assessment
Xin Tang、Hui Ying Yang、Q.A. Zhang 等 4 位作者2014-12-31International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
The effects of BaCu (B 2 O 5 ) doping on sintering characteristics, phase constitute, and dielectric properties of MgZrNb 2 O 8 ceramics were investigated. Results indicated that a small amount of BaCu (B 2 O 5 ) can effectively lower the sintering temperature of MgZrNb 2 O 8 ceramics from 1300°C to 1100°C due to liqu…
Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric MaterialsMicrowave Dielectric Ceramics SynthesisDielectric properties of ceramics
Mariny Fabiéle Cabral Coelho、Maria Eurenice Rocha Cronemberger、Juliete N. Pereira 等 7 位作者2014-12-31Materials science forum
Titanium and stainless steel are examples of biomaterials widely used in dental and orthopedic implants owing to their properties of good corrosion resistance and excellent biocompatibility. This paper reports on a study of the biomimetic method applied to titanium (cp-Ti) and 316L stainless steel. The method consists…
Bone Tissue Engineering MaterialsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyTitanium Alloys Microstructure and Properties
Seul-Ki Nam、Sun-Gyu Moon、Keun Yong Sohn 等 4 位作者2014-12-31Journal of Magnetics
The effect of minor element additions (Ca, Al) on microstructural change and magnetic properties of Fe-Nb-Cu-Si-B alloy has been investigated, in this paper. The Fe-Si-B-Nb-Cu(-Ca-Al) alloys were prepared by arc melting in argon gas atmosphere. The alloy ribbons were fabricated by melt-spinning, and heat-treated under…
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of SteelsMetallic Glasses and Amorphous AlloysMagnetic Properties and Applications
Haiyan Tan、Ye Zhu、Christian Dwyer 等 4 位作者2014-12-31Physical Review B
Atomic-scale elemental maps of materials acquired by core-loss inelastic electron scattering often exhibit an undesirable sensitivity to the unavoidable elastic scattering, making the maps counterintuitive to interpret. Here, we present a systematic study that scrutinizes the energy-loss and sample-thickness dependenc…
Advanced Electron Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsElectron and X-Ray Spectroscopy TechniquesElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides
Sérvulo José Ferreira Alves、Marcio Marcelo Sampaio de Sousa、Everthon Rodrigues de Araújo 等 6 位作者2014-12-31Materials science forum
This work aims the processing of metal matrix AA2124 aluminium alloy composites reinforced by alumina (Al2O3) and silicon carbide (SiC). The composites were manufactured by powder metallurgy techniques, in a grinding using a ball mill spex type (high energy) at a ratio of balls/ powders of 10:1 and grinding time of 30…
Advanced ceramic materials synthesisAluminum Alloys Composites PropertiesBauxite Residue and Utilization
Seong-Yun Cha、Jae Bong Lee2014-12-31Corrosion Science and Technology
Effect of pretreatments on the graphene coated bipolar plate of proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC) was investigated in simulated environments for PEMFC by using electrochemical measurement techniques. Interfacial contact resistance(ICR) between the graphene coated bipolar plate and the gas diffusion layer(GDL)…
Electrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsConducting polymers and applications
Homin Shin、Jung Hwan Chang2014-12-31Journal of Magnetics
This paper proposes new types of models that have coaxial magnetic gear (CMG) configurations to increase torque transmission capability. They have flux concentrating structures at the outer low speed rotor, and permanent magnets (PMs) are embedded in the space between stationary pole pieces. The torque performances of…
Electric Motor Design and AnalysisMagnetic Properties and ApplicationsMagnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics